“And He…will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” John 16:8   God doesn’t try to alter our behavior by making us feel guilty. That’s not how God works. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin in order to restore our relationship with God and with others. The[...]

“Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” Genesis 45:5   Today’s verse gives amazing insight about how to forgive yourself. Joseph was telling his brothers to stop being angry with themselves for betraying him.[...]

“I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12   Many people today are unashamed for doing wrong, while shaming Christians for doing right. Why does the world play the[...]

“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2   Have you ever been closer to the Lord than you[...]